Symptom
Depression
Also called: udaasi · depression ki alamat
Depression is treatable. Mild-to-moderate depression often responds to therapy alone or combined with SSRIs. Any thoughts of self-harm need urgent help.
When to see a doctor — red flags
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Inability to eat, sleep, or function for >2 weeks
- Postpartum depression
- Psychotic symptoms (hallucinations, paranoia)
This page is for general information only. Anything on this list means: see a doctor or visit an emergency department instead of self-treating.
Common drug classes used
Top medicines used for depression in Pakistan
Ranked by indication match. Click any brand for full uses, dosage, side effects, and prices.
- Citanew TabletEscitalopram
- Clomfranil TabletClomipramine Hydrochloride
- Depex CapsulesFluoxetine Hydrochloride
- Depricap CapsulesFluoxetine
- Dulan CapsuleDuloxetine
- Pentoxol M TabletFlupenthixol + Melitracen
- Morcet TabletEscitalopram as Oxalate
- Prolexa TabletEscitalopram Oxalate
- Zoloft TabletSertraline
- Maxfol TabletL-Methylfolate
- Levopraid TabletLevosulpiride
- Neuxam TabletAlprazolam
Medicines registered in Pakistan
Based on drug-class match. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.
- Cipralex Tablet · 10mg
- Citanew Tablet · 10mg
- Clomfranil Tablet · 25 mg
- Depex Capsules · 20mg
- Depricap Capsules · 20mg
- Dulan Capsule · Duloxetine HCl 30mg, 60mg
- Estar Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Exapro Tablet · Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mg
- Morcet Tablet · Escitalopram 10 mg
- Pentoxol M Tablet · Flupenthixol 0.5mg, Melitracen 10mg
- Prolexa Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Seradep Tablet · Escitalopram 10mg
- Ufrim Tablet · Escitalopram 10mg
- Zavget Tablet · 20mg
- Zoloft Tablet · 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Related symptoms
Symptoms that share treatment classes with depression.